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W268 KNP

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 KNP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,403 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

rad in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2010 120,403 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rad in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,546 miles

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coolant level is on minimum

engine management is on

radiator is in poor condition

speed sensor wire is fouling n/s front wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2009 106,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

engine management light is on

n/s front speed sensor wire is fouling on tyre

n/s rear tyre was flat

radiator is in poor condition

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,886 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 73,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 60,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W268 KNP is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W268 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W268 KNP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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